Rangers show passion in win

'One reason the Rangers are close to setting a franchise record by missing the playoffs for the sixth straight season is their combined 8-8-1 record against Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Atlanta and Columbus, including a 4-0-0 record against Carolina. That lowly quintet all entered last night's play tied for an NHL-low 60 points. The Rangers finished this season 1-2-1 against Buffalo.'